About Larry Tollenwith Coldwell Banker Advantage - Chapel Hill

I became a licensed, full-time real estate broker in 1990 and have been actively involved buying, selling and renovating properties since 1978. I am experienced in all stages of residential real estate including Buyer Brokering, listings and sales, investment, renovation, new construction, and real estate design. Since relocating to North Carolina in 2004, I have also been involved in condominium conversions, design/build projects, custom home building and new development sales. Through 2013 I operated as NC Homes by LarryT, but as my team grew, I changed our name to reflect this growth to My NCHomes which I felt better reflected our philosophy of focusing on our clients needs at all times.Buying or selling a home is serious business and we know my clients' time is valuable and they often have better things to do than worry about the small (but critical) details involved in the purchase or sale of a home. Handling these details is one of our top priorities. My team's clients are discerning and have every right to expect the best of their Broker. You'll find my team and I as serious about your real estate needs as you are and readily available when you need us.While perfectly legal; one thing My NCHomes won't do is work both a Buyer and Seller in a single transaction which in North Carolina is referred to as Dual Agency. We believe this presents a conflict of interest and we have yet to understand how one agent can fairly represent both parties when they have opposing positions. If you work with us you can rest assured we are focused exclusively on your best interests.Buyer Brokering and First Time Home Buyer Specialist I am SFR and e-PRO certified. I will diligently search for properties that meet your specific criteria. Once you find a property you want, I will analyze its true market value and show you how the neighborhood has trended over time.Sellers' Representation I have received my Strategic Pricing Specialist designation and am a a master at Internet marketing. I will guarantee that your home is given the most effective marketing possible, and I will design that marketing to give your home maximum exposure to local, national and international buyers. Coldwell Banker Advantage with whom I work is the #1 Coldwell Banker in the state of North Carolina and ranked #3 in the country in terms of sales. I have access to local resources at special discounted rates as well as the largest relocation network in the world. Additionally, I can offer suggestions that you may wish to implement to make your home attractive to its ideal audience, which can help you get top dollar. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close. Negotiating While I am focused exclusively on doing what's best for you, for negotiations to succeed they must appeal to both sides. I know how to craft deals that work. I will communicate with you throughout the entire process from start to finish. You will know at all times where we are and what's being said so there are no surprises. My objective is a smooth transaction and closing.Resources I can offer you contact information on personally-vetted professional resources from inspectors, mortgage lenders, contractors, tradesmen, etc. Long after you've purchased I will be there for you. Incoming doctors or medical residents, ask me about special programs designed with you in mind. I welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you might have about buying, selling or current market conditions. Please call or e-mail me any time, I would be happy to discuss your specific real estate needs and goals. For more information about myself or my team please visit my website www.MyNCHomes.com.

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- We had a great experience with Larry. He's extremely professional and goes to bat for you in a no nonsense manner. He's quick to respond with questions and he's always available to handle the various situations that can arise in the home selling process. He gives great guidance and provides a wonderful marketing program. We would highly recommend Larry.

Reviewed by Joe and Becka

Buyer
a home in
Durham, NC
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2016

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- Larry was absolutely great to work with. He was always quick to respond to my e-mails or phone calls, which is an absolute must-have for anyone I choose to work with. He has a great deal of experience not only with real estate transactions, but also with home building, so he was very handy to have in our corner when evaluating possible home purchases. In the end, my wife and I used Larry as our buyer's agent and couldn't have been happier with his services.

Reviewed by Holly R.

Buyer
a home in
Durham, NC
in
2016

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- My husband and I recently worked with Larry to purchase our first home and we could not be more pleased with the outcome. Not only were we about to become first time homeowners, but also first time parents, so we were working against a budget and the countdown to the arrival of our son.
Larry has so much knowledge and understanding of the real estate market and as brand new shoppers this was so helpful to us. He was able to tell us things about a home we saw that we may not have noticed or thought to ask about and this helped us really see the whole picture and not just the price tag while we were out looking at homes.
Larry made himself available to us on the weekends so we could work within our work schedules and also made last minute changes to the lineup of homes we wanted to see if a house came on the market late the day before our scheduled outing.
In addition to being extremely knowledgeable, Larry was also a lot of fun to work with! We enjoyed our time with him and also felt comfortable and confident with any additional vendors he suggested (such as homeowners insurance agents, lenders etc.). We had hoped to be moved into our new home prior to our son joining our family and although we knew this was a tall order given the limited time we had (less than 4 months), with Larry's help we were moved into our home with time to spare.
Although we love our house, when/if we plan to move again we will definitely be giving Larry a call!

Reviewed by Nate

Buyer
a home in
Hillsborough, NC
in
2015

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- MyNCHome's Larry Tollen and Andrew Palumbo confidently and successfully guided us through the complexity that comes with the sale of an existing home and the building of another. With patience, professionalism, and, most importantly, serving steadfastly as our advocates during this process, they ensured that the sale of our house maximized the return in which we sought and the negotiations and building of our new home met all of our needs. Their combined knowledge of both the process, what to expect, communication with the builder, and recommendation of an ethical and reliable inspector set our minds at rest. They were tough when they needed to be as clearly demonstrated in their ability to ask the right questions of the builder which ensured that the job was done correctly and no detail was left out. We strongly recommend this team to anyone who is seriously considering a sale and then a build. As a family with a young child, the stress and uncertainty that such a project can bring can be daunting. Having the right team is everything and Larry and Andrew get it done. Period.

Reviewed by NJ relocation

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a home in
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- Larry Tollen is an excellent realtor and we wholeheartedly recommend his services as a real estate agent. Larry knows the local market and was able to show us homes in our price range throughout the Durham–Chapel Hill area. He suggested we look at new construction as it gave us virtually everything we wanted generally at a lower price point. We ended up taking that advice and just closed on our newly constructed house in mid-November. Larry was with us every step of the way; this was critical for us as we were out-of-state during the building process. He is diligent, knowledgeable and very easy to deal with. He responds to all enquiries promptly and in a thorough manner. Honestly, he exceeds expectations. Furthermore, he is professional; he neither smothers you in trite observations nor does he fail to listen to your preferences and requirements. He added genuine value to our real estate buying experience.